A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a veteran Kiwi sports commentator expressing concerns about the `run it straight` phenomenon. Read...

Robbie Stuart made one test appearance for the All Blacks after taking the field as a replacement against France in Toulouse in 1977. Read...

Here`s how Queensland and NSW will line up for the 2025 State of Origin decider. Read...

Cameron Smith gives his thoughts on Reece Walsh being overlooked for the State of Origin decider and Josh Papali`i being brought out of Origin retirement. Read...

The rising Australian star screamed and celebrated with abandon after claiming a breakthrough win and the world No.1 ranking in Brazil. Read...

Taniela Tupou appears to be down the pecking order for the Wallabies after being sent to play for NSW against the Lions, instead of a Test against Fiji on Sunday. Read...

Liverpool clinches the Premier League title with a 5-1 thrashing of Tottenham. Read...

Billy Slater said recalling Josh Papalii had been `in the back of his head` for a couple of years. Read...

The AFL are considering moving Sunday’s clash between Fremantle and Sydney away from the SCG due to concerns about the safety of the venue’s turf. Read...

One had retired from the Maroons two years ago. Another believed barely six months ago his career was over. Yet now they loom as Queensland saviours. Read...